Bay Scallop (Argopecten irradians) Survey

FWRI biologist Sarah Stephenson, searchers for bay scallops in a
seagrass bed offshore of Citrus County (open to recreational
harvest). Seagrass beds in the vicinity of Crystal River and
Homosassa Springs are typically good harvest areas.

Populations of bay scallops are surveyed annually by FWRI
scientists around the Gulf of Mexico. Researchers search along a
300 m transect line using SCUBA and count all scallops within 1 m
on both sides of the transect. Populations within open and closed
recreational harvest areas are surveyed each year.

Image Credit: FWC

FWC Facts:The average Florida manatee is about 10 ft. long and close to 1,200 lbs. They can reach up to 13 ft. and 3,500 lbs. Calves are 3-4 ft. long & weigh 60-70 lbs. at birth.

Pursuant to section 120.74, Florida Statutes, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has published its 2016 Agency Regulatory Plan.

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